Uherské Hradiště

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Uherské Hradiště (-Czech, German: Ungarisch Hradisch) is a town in the southeastern Czech Republic on the Morava river in the Zlin Region, Moravia. Its population was 26,421 as of 2004.

Uherské Hradiště was founded in 1257 by the Czech king Otakar II. The town is a center of the Moravian Slovakia, a region known for its characteristic folklore, music, wine, costumes, and traditions. The historic town center is historically preserved.

The Uherské Hradiště region is attractive owing to its landscape and rarities. The Morava river with its alluvial forest as well as flora and fauna are particularly popular, while the Chřiby and White Carpathian mountain ranges are also near the town. The area has several castles and palaces, the Great Moravian town Staré Město, and the pilgrimage spot Velehrad. The city is also known for its film festival called Summer Film School.

Uherské Hradiště is twinned with Bridgwater in England.